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Namibian Navy

Also known as: the Navy · Namibian Navy NC

Military maritime defense force that participates in joint law enforcement, regional military competitions, and community engagement activities in Namibia.

2023-10-202026-08-21

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Namibian Navy have collected only three points all season and will definitely go into relegation play-offs

    Source

    Bottom-placed Namibian Navy have only collected three points all season and will definitely go into the play-offs, while Smart Girls from Kavango East seem set to join them.

    Unbeaten NCS marching to fourth title
  3. July 2026
  4. Informanté

    Namibian Navy introduced to career opportunities thousands of learners in maritime defence force during Erongo Annual Career Fair

    Source

    THE Namibian Navy has introduced thousands of learners to career opportunities within the maritime defence force during the Erongo Annual Career Fair, highlighting recruitment pathways, training programmes and the role of the Navy in protecting Namibia's territorial waters and national security.

    Namibian Navy promotes defence careers at Erongo career fair
  5. Informanté

    Namibian Navy said its participation formed part of efforts to encourage young Namibians to consider careers in defence sector

    Source

    The Navy said its participation formed part of efforts to encourage young Namibians to consider careers in the defence sector while promoting values such as patriotism, discipline and service to the nation.

    Namibian Navy promotes defence careers at Erongo career fair
  6. June 2026
  7. The Namibian

    Namibian Navy has been propelled into the second-best team in the Namibian domestic netball league for three years

    Source

    Kaspar's exploits have propelled Namibian Navy into the second-best team in the Namibian domestic netball team for three years so far.

    Netball star Kaspar swaps court for cradle
  8. New Era

    Namibian Navy have endured a difficult campaign with one draw and 12 defeats

    Source

    In stark contrast, Namibian Navy have endured a difficult campaign, managing just one draw while suffering 12 defeats.

    Crunch clashes await as NCS defend unbeaten run
  9. May 2026
  10. Namibian Sun

    Namibian Navy conducted a joint operation with the Namibian Police to clamp down on illegal fishing

    Source

    Members of the Namibian Police from Impalila and Kasika police stations in the Zambezi Region, together with the Namibian Navy, conducted a joint operation on Saturday to clamp dow...

    Zambezi navy, police join forces against illegal fishing
  11. The Namibian

    Namibian Navy apprehended foreign vessel Fu Yuan Yu 9878 for illegal fishing

    Source

    following reports of the Namibian Navy's apprehension of the foreign vessel Fu Yuan Yu 9878, intercepted by the NS Elephant near the Angolan border for illegal fishing on Sunday.

    Ministry issues strong warning against illegal offshore fishing
  12. Informanté

    Namibian Navy intercepted and apprehended foreign-flagged fishing vessel FU YUAN YU 9878 for allegedly engaging in IUU fishing

    Source

    THE Namibian Navy flagship, the NS Elephant, intercepted and apprehended a foreign-flagged fishing vessel, FU YUAN YU 9878, on 17 May 2026 for allegedly engaging in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities within Namibia's sovereign waters.

    Navy intercepts vessel over illegal fishing in Namibian waters
  13. Informanté

    Namibian Navy added ceremonial prestige and public engagement to 2026 Lüderitz Crayfish Festival

    Source

    THE Namibian Navy added ceremonial prestige and public engagement to the 2026 Lüderitz Crayfish Festival, with a series of parades, ship tours and a high-level reception aboard one of its vessels during the coastal event held from 28 April to 3 May in Lüderitz.

    Navy brings ceremonial flair to Crayfish Festival
  14. March 2026
  15. Informanté

    Namibian Navy secured first place at SADC Naval Pentathlon Games

    Source

    THE Namibian Navy secured first place at the recently concluded Southern African Development Community (SADC) Naval Pentathlon Games, with the South African Navy finishing second and the Tanzanian Navy taking third place.

    Namibian Navy wins SADC Naval Pentathlon Games

Thursday 6 August

  1. NCS unbeaten after 20 netball matches, leading by 20 points

    Namibia Correctional Service won twice over the weekend to remain unbeaten in the MTC Netball Premier League, extending their lead over second-placed Mighty Gunners to 20 points with two matches left in the regular season. The knockout final rounds will take place 4–6 September at the Dome in Swakopmund.

    6 August 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Namibian Navy recruits at Erongo career fair

    The Namibian Navy engaged approximately 3,000 learners from Erongo schools at the Erongo Annual Career Fair in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund from 13–17 July 2026, presenting recruitment pathways, training programmes, and career opportunities in maritime defence.

    21 July 2026 · Informanté

Monday 13 July

  1. Tigers and Gunners claim victories in netball league

    Tigers NC defeated Wanderers 40-31 and Namibian Navy 50-42, while Mighty Gunners beat Namibian Navy NC 57-48 in MTC Netball Namibia Premier League matches. Tigers' head coach praised his team's defensive performance despite missing a bonus point opportunity.

    13 July 2026 · New Era

Friday 10 July

  1. Tigers coach urges focus despite exam disruptions

    Tigers head coach Viva Kamberipa says her team must deliver their best performance this weekend in the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League despite players returning directly from examinations and disrupted training sessions. The team faces Wanderers on Saturday at 16h00 and Namibian Navy on Sunday at 10h00.

    10 July 2026 · New Era

Thursday 25 June

  1. Namibia's rowing team makes historic debut at regional championship

    Namibia's national rowing team has departed for South Africa to compete in the Coastal Rowing Sprints Championship for the first time, with a six-member squad competing in single, double and mixed events in Cape Town from 27 to 28 June 2026. The competition marks a historic milestone for the sport in the country and opens a pathway towards future Olympic qualification.

    25 June 2026 · Informanté

Friday 12 June

  1. Namibian netball star Kaspar steps back from court

    Namibian Navy and Desert Jewels netball star Anna Kaspar has been away from competitive play since last year, nursing her newborn baby. The Walvis Bay-based shooting star has won multiple awards and built a reputation as one of the most clinical shooters for club and country.

    12 June 2026 · The Namibian

  2. NCS defend unbeaten netball record in two weekend fixtures

    Defending champions Namibia Correctional Service, unbeaten after 13 matches, face bottom-placed Namibian Navy in the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League this weekend; separately, sixth-placed Afrocat Lions play seventh-placed Tigers in a mid-table clash.

    12 June 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 10 June

  1. NCS extends netball league lead with weekend victories

    Namibia Correctional Service won twice over the weekend in the MTC Netball Premier League, beating Tigers 52-34 and Wanderers 64-34 to move 24 points clear at the top of the log.

    10 June 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 3 June

  1. NCS extends netball lead with unbeaten Power Week run

    Defending champions Namibia Correctional Service opened a 12-point lead atop the MTC Netball Premier League after an unbeaten run at the eight-day Power Week tournament in Swakopmund, where all 12 premier league teams played multiple back-to-back matches.

    3 June 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Police and Navy conduct joint operation against illegal fishing

    Members of the Namibian Police from Impalila and Kasika police stations in the Zambezi Region, together with the Namibian Navy, conducted a joint operation on Saturday to clamp down on illegal fishing.

    26 May 2026 · Namibian Sun

Thursday 21 May

  1. Experts call for stronger illegal fishing penalties in SADC region

    Stakeholders warn that existing penalties are failing to deter illegal fishing in Namibian waters, following the interception of a vessel with 22 crew members and amid concerns over losses from bycatch, which increased sharply since 2020 despite monitoring systems in place.

    21 May 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Navy intercepts foreign vessel for illegal fishing in Namibian waters

    The Namibian Navy apprehended the foreign vessel Fu Yuan Yu 9878 near the Angolan border for illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, with the vessel fully loaded with fish and its Automatic Identification System disabled. The 22-member crew, comprising four Chinese and 18 Angolan nationals, was detained, and a Ministry spokesperson stated the government is committed to protecting Namibia's fisheries resources and enforcing its regulations.

    21 May 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Navy seizes foreign vessel for illegal fishing in Namibian waters

    The Namibian Navy's flagship NS Elephant intercepted the foreign-flagged fishing vessel FU YUAN YU 9878 on 17 May 2026 for allegedly engaging in illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities within Namibia's sovereign waters, including unauthorised harvesting without a valid permit or quota allocation.

    20 May 2026 · Informanté

Thursday 7 May

  1. Namibian Navy adds pageantry to 2026 Lüderitz Crayfish Festival

    The Namibian Navy contributed ceremonial elements to the 2026 Lüderitz Crayfish Festival (28 April to 3 May), including Navy Brass Band parades, public ship tours of the NS Elephant, and a cocktail reception aboard the vessel attended by Vice President Lucia Witbooi and other dignitaries.

    7 May 2026 · Informanté

Wednesday 6 May

  1. NCS leads MTC Netball Premier League after three unbeaten games

    Defending champions Namibia Correctional Service remain unbeaten with three victories and hold the top position in the MTC Namibia Netball Premier League, including a 61-21 win over Okamwandi United. NDF Mighty Gunners and Extreme Eagles follow closely behind.

    6 May 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 28 April

  1. NCS confident ahead of 2026 MTC netball season

    Defending champions Namibian Correctional Service say preparations for the 2026 MTC Netball Namibia Premier League season are progressing well. The season begins 2–4 May at Khomasdal Stadium in Windhoek, where the country's top 12 clubs will compete.

    28 April 2026 · New Era

Monday 16 March

  1. Namibian Navy wins SADC Naval Pentathlon Games

    The Namibian Navy secured first place at the recently concluded SADC Naval Pentathlon Games held in Walvis Bay, with South Africa second and Tanzania third. The three-day competition brought together naval personnel from the three nations to compete in various sporting disciplines aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and camaraderie among SADC navies.

    16 March 2026 · Informanté

Friday 13 March

  1. Namibian Navy hosts SADC Naval Pentathlon in Walvis Bay

    The Namibian Navy has opened the SADC Naval Pentathlon Games in Walvis Bay from 9–13 March 2026, bringing sailors from Namibia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa and Tanzania to compete in five maritime and athletic disciplines including seamanship, obstacle crossing, lifesaving swimming, amphibious cross-country racing and utility swimming.

    13 March 2026 · Informanté

Monday 9 March

  1. Fish stocks depleting rapidly in Zambezi River system

    Masubia Ngambela Raphael Mbala has warned of collapsing fish stocks in the Zambezi River due to destructive and illegal fishing methods, calling for urgent coordinated intervention by government and traditional authorities. He said depleted stocks threaten food security and livelihoods for communities dependent on fishing, while the Ministry of Fisheries has implemented seasonal bans, illegal gear confiscations, and joint patrols to protect breeding cycles.

    9 March 2026 · New Era

  2. Four netball clubs secure promotions to Premier League

    Wanderers Netball Club, Mighty Gunners, Okamwandi United and Smart Girls have secured promotion to the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League following playoff action at Khomasdal Netball Courts. The four newly promoted teams will join established sides in the upcoming Premier League season.

    9 March 2026 · New Era

Monday 23 February

  1. Namibian Navy personnel honoured for Brazilian-led training excellence

    The Commander of Naval Operations and the head of the Brazilian Naval Advisory Mission (BRAZMAN) have awarded certificates of recognition to Warrant Officer Nghiloloka Alvina and the Namibian Ship Brandan Simbwaye for outstanding performance during training and advisory activities in the second half of 2025. BRAZMAN provides military, technical and administrative support to the Namibian Navy under a longstanding Naval Cooperation Agreement between Namibia and Brazil.

    23 February 2026 · Informanté

Friday 16 January

  1. Pandeni appointed new Namibian Navy operations commander

    Rear Admiral (Junior Grade) Gottlieb Pandeni has been formally appointed as the new Commander Naval Operations for the Namibian Navy at a ceremony on Friday. He replaces Rear Admiral (Junior Grade) Erastus Lazarus, who has been appointed Deputy Navy Commander after serving in the role since November 2021.

    16 January 2026 · Informanté

Sunday 4 January

  1. Russian warships dock at Walvis Bay en route to naval exercise

    Two Russian Navy vessels stopped in Walvis Bay from 28 to 31 December for resupply while heading to a multinational naval exercise off South Africa's coast in January 2026 involving Russia, China and Iran. The port call was the third by Russian warships to Namibia in two years and included official engagements with Namibian defence leadership.

    4 January 2026 · Informanté

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